Unfortunately, we were not able to make the book launch of ‘The Legal Recognition of Animal Sentience: Principles, Approaches and Applications’ edited by Jane Kotzman and M B Rodriguez Ferrere. Having now purchased a copy; I turned first to the chapter ‘Animal Sentience Recognition: Possible Implications for Animals in Research’
Self-care is the ability to remain empathetic to others, without suffering from compassion fatigue Near the heart of the city, amidst the hustle and bustle, there exists a small sanctuary – a modest animal shelter where I spend several weekends. Here, the barks and purrs convey stories of hope, rescue
Learn what highly-esteemed global experts in the fields of neuroscience, animal welfare, conservation, primatology and pharmacology have to say about primate experiments. These experts not only oppose them on ethical and moral grounds, but further explain how the majority of experiments on primates contribute very little towards advancing health outcomes
There has been widespread coverage of a world-first transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney into a human patient at Massachusetts General Hospital. Heralded as a solution to the organ-shortage, Animal-Free Science Advocacy urges caution of such claims. Xenotransplantation is the transportation of organs, tissue or cells from one species to
Halfway down a quiet tree-lined Lawless Road in Churchill, Victoria, there is a large primate breeding and research facility. Although, aside from those who work there, the existence of this place remains largely a mystery. The facility’s location is not public knowledge. The gates are high – perhaps to keep
What if there was a future reality without sickness and disease? A future where you had a digital human twin and feedback from your smart watch and other bio feedback monitors could help predict and prevent disease and injury. A digital human twin would make this a reality! In this
The application of the 3Rs across Australian universities has gained traction, yet in the second decade of the millennium, we still have far to go With large gaps in our reporting of animal use, the animals covered under protective acts, collating national statistics that are useful, and lack of
In the face of growing calls for stricter laws to protect animals in Australian research, the claim is often made that such measures could drive scientists to relocate their studies to countries with looser regulations, further compromising animal welfare standards. Let us examine this claim more closely. Where do
The simple image on the cover of John P. Gluck’s book Voracious Science & Vulnerable Animals (a primate scientist’s ethical journey) is that of a macaque monkey looking bewildered, her arms tucked into her lap, and an expression of uncertainty in her eyes and vulnerability in her posture. John P.
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